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    Quick Drive: VW Tiguan

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/08/2021 0 7 min read
    VW has an extensive range of SUVs in South Africa and one of the few segments that continues to grow...
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    Launch Drive: Nissan Magnite

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/05/2021 0 5 min read
    Nissan’s new compact crossover SUV, the Magnite was unveiled during lockdown last October and today I got to drive it...
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    Driven: Ford Ranger FX4

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/04/2021 0 7 min read
    I’ve driven the Ford Ranger FX4 twice in less than a month but had to hold back since the launch...
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    Quick Drive: Audi A6

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/03/2021 0 5 min read
    Audi South Africa sent me the A6 45TDI for a few days to test drive. It was during a busy...
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    Quick Drive: Maserati Ghibli Hybrid

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/02/2021 0 8 min read
    Maserati introduced its first electrified vehicle in 2020, the Ghibli Hybrid. The company said its biggest challenge was to enter...
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    Launch Drive: VW T-Roc

    Nafisa Akabor, 03/12/2020 0 6 min read
    The highly anticipated Volkswagen T-Roc has arrived in South Africa, making it the fifth SUV in VW’s T SUV line-up....
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    Driven: Ford Tourneo Custom

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/12/2020 0 6 min read
    I went on a weekend away with the Tourneo Custom, arranged by Ford South Africa. The company expanded on the...
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    Driven: Range Rover Sport

    Nafisa Akabor, 28/10/2020 0 5 min read
    I drove the brand new Range Rover Sport with a mild hybrid engine for a weekend away, which is now...
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    Launch Drive: VW Caravelle

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/10/2020 0 5 min read
    Volkswagen South Africa announced its new commercial vehicle range in August but last week it held an event in the...
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    Quick Look: New Audi A4

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/10/2020 0 4 min read
    Audi South Africa showed off its updated A4 2020 with Audi connect at a small event in Johannesburg this week....
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    Driven: Land Rover Defender

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/09/2020 0 8 min read
    Land Rover re-introduced the iconic Defender in South Africa via a livestream event in July during lockdown. I’ve seen it...
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    Jaguar F-Type Experience

    Nafisa Akabor, 22/09/2020 0 4 min read
    Last week Jaguar South Africa invited me to experience the new F-Type and Hot Wheels at their JLR Experience Centre...
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    EVs

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    Zero Carbon Charge doubles EV charging capacity on N3
    Recharged, 24/08/2026 0
    South Africa’s electric vehicle journey is picking up speed, and the charging infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest routes...
    Toyota
    Living Electric: Toyota bZ4X
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/08/2026 0
    Toyota launched its first electric vehicle in July this year, after months of delays. I was at the national media...
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    Top EVs sold from January to July 2026 in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2026 0
    Naamsa has shared its latest New Energy Vehicle sales for South Africa from January to July 2026. It’s a recording...
    Living Electric: BMW X3 30e PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    BMW makes a variety of powertrains alongside the many EVs I’ve covered, such as the plug-in hybrid X3, which I...
    Chery Q EV lands at R350 000 in SA
    Martha van Zyl, 31/07/2026 0
    Electric cars are slowly becoming a more realistic option for South African motorists, and Chery is hoping to accelerate that...
    Geely E2 vs BYD Dolphin Surf
    Martha van Zyl, 27/07/2026 0
    I love driving. And I really like my current car – she’s a little old, petrol-driven, manual transmission, and gives...
    Living Electric: BMW iX xDrive60
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/07/2026 0
    The BMX iX came to South Africa towards the end of 2021. At the time, it was a bold design...
    GWM Ora 5 has launched in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 09/07/2026 0
    GWM has relaunched the Ora brand in South Africa with the Ora 5 compact SUV. It runs on the GWM...

    Reviews

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    7.3
    Review: Star Fox
    MJ Khan, 29/07/2026 0
    There are certain games that become legendary long before you ever get the chance to play them. For me, the...
    6.0
    Review: Rhythm Paradise Groove
    MJ Khan, 27/07/2026 0
    Rhythm Paradise Groove is the long-awaited return of one of Nintendo’s most niche franchises, arriving more than a decade after...
    8.0
    Review: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
    MJ Khan, 06/07/2026 0
    Nintendo has no qualms reinventing familiar franchises, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the latest to explore a new...
    Bullet Review: SanDisk Extreme Fit
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 2
    The SanDisk Extreme Fit is tiny USB-C drive that’s designed to stay in your laptop. It comes in various sizes,...
    8.6
    Review: Saros
    MJ Khan, 08/06/2026
    There are certain games I admire more than I enjoyed playing, like liking the idea of a fruit bowl more...
    7.0
    Review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
    MJ Khan, 25/05/2026
    Tomodachi Life was Nintendo’s strangest success stories on the Nintendo 3DS. Released in 2013 as the follow-up to the Japan-exclusive...
    7.7
    Review: Honor Magic 8 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/05/2026
    The Honor Magic 8 Pro came to South Africa in March 2026 at a price of R27 999. It is...
    9.5
    Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
    MJ Khan, 04/05/2026
    When I reviewed Super Mario Bros. Wonder over two years ago, I shared that it stands as “a testament to...

    ADVICE

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    The secrets to lasting success from Jacaranda FM’s Business Breakfast
    Recharged, 21/08/2026 0
    What do a tech entrepreneur, a business growth specialist, a Springbok legend, and one of South Africa’s most recognisable businesswomen...
    What you need to know before buying an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/07/2026 0
    Last week I was a guest on The Outlier’s webinar on their topical subject of EVs. It was hosted by...
    Scam warning ahead of FIFA World Cup
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/06/2026
    As millions of fans worldwide are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are exploiting this interest. Kaspersky experts have...
    How to: Disable Gemini on Gmail
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2026
    Google has been rolling out Gemini on Gmail to integrate more AI features to help with productivity. There’s a good...
    Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5
    Martha van Zyl, 27/01/2026
    Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7...
    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate
    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
    How to avoid Black Friday scams
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/11/2025
    Remember how back in the day, we used to see fake Takealot ads on Facebook? And people fall for it...
    How to blacklist a stolen phone
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2025
    Living in South Africa means there’s a higher than average chance our phones may get stolen. I had mine stolen...
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